This year's been exceptionally cool; temps usually only in the mid-70s to low 80s. As such, the PM pressure is relatively high, especially on the exposed / warmer /sunnier parts of the vine (versus in the canopy, which is usually where disease pressure is higher). So, gave the vines a good healthy spray of Stylet Oil this week. No signs of verasion - yet.
Also, given the berries are forming & growing, am erring on giving the vines too much, vs too little water, so this week they got 6 hrs drip. These professionals, however are saying post-veraison may be a more important time to keep irrigation up. Hmm.
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